the Center of heritage revival Organizes a Workshop “Industrial Heritage: Between Reality and Aspiration.”
The Manuscripts Department at the Arab Scientific Heritage Revival Center / University of Baghdad organized a workshop on Tuesday morning, April 14, 2026, entitled “Industrial Heritage: Between Reality and Aspiration.” The event was attended by a number of professors and researchers and was held at the Nabeela Abdul Munim Dawood Hall.
The lecture was delivered by Professor Dr. Zainab Kamel Karim, a faculty member at the Center, who addressed in her presentation the vital role of industrial heritage in highlighting civilizational identity, emphasizing its importance in documenting the course of industrial development across different eras.
She also reviewed the challenges facing this type of heritage and the ways to preserve and maintain it, in addition to the importance of employing it in academic and research studies in a manner that contributes to achieving integration between the past and the present.
The workshop further stressed the importance of developing comprehensive strategies that link the preservation of industrial identity with its development in line with contemporary demands, while striving to achieve a balance between protecting historical value and ensuring economic feasibility.
The researcher added that while aspirations remain high, they require institutional will and cooperation among relevant bodies to transform this heritage from a neglected burden into a sustainable developmental resource. The workshop witnessed notable interaction, enriching the academic discussion on prospects for advancing interest in industrial heritage and enhancing its presence within the cultural landscape.
This workshop comes as part of the Center’s ongoing scientific activities aimed at shedding light on various aspects of Arab scientific heritage and reviving it in ways that serve both present and future generations.
